TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The FIFA Fan Village, an entertainment facility provided by FIFA for supporters and the public during the 2026 World Cup, in New York, United States (US), has been closed due to inclement weather.
"If you want to, come back tomorrow," said New York Police Officer Bletnitsky at the New York Fan Village in Rockefeller Center on Saturday.
The closure of the area disappointed some visitors, as they were unable to enjoy the services inside, including the FIFA Museum's "Legacies of Champions" exhibition.
Not only were various recreational activities unavailable, but the public was also unable to watch the 2026 World Cup third-place match between France and England.
New York authorities initially predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms with the potential for flooding on Saturday. Warnings had been issued the day before.
In reality, heavy rain had been pounding New York since the morning. It eased in the afternoon, but the downpour returned around 7:40 p.m. local time.
The group viewing activities and all other services at the Fan Village will be available again on Sunday (July 19th), the day of the 2026 World Cup final.
Supporters without tickets can watch the tournament's final match there.
The 2026 World Cup final will feature the national teams of Argentina and Spain. The match will begin at 3:00 PM at the New York Stadium in New Jersey, United States.
Neither Argentina nor Spain wants to finish the tournament empty-handed.
Argentina wants to win the match to claim its fourth World Cup title, after winning it in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
Meanwhile, Spain is aiming for its second title, after its first in 2010.
Prior to the 2026 World Cup, the two teams have only met once before in the quadrennial tournament, in the group stage of the 1966 World Cup.
In that match, held in Birmingham, England, Argentina won 2-1. Luis Artime scored two goals for them, while Spain reduced the deficit through Jose Pirri.
The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled to be attended by three heads of state from the host nation: US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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